--- title: "HSN Code for Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation | HSN 38151290 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38151290 related to Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151290/" --- # HSN Code 38151290: Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) - [Sub-chapter 3815: Catalytic preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3815/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Supported catalysts : With precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38151290 ? It includes Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation ### How much GST applies to Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation? Under HSN 38151290, Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ### Any common misclassification issue with Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38151290 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹96 Cr (−56.51% YoY) — 0.0026% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,451 Cr (−27.28% YoY) — 0.0239% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,354 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12311 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3815: 5.69% of its exports; import side 25.34% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3815: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 20.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2706 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +260.09% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3815: 5.69% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38151290 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3815 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3815 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 31.07 | 0.0014% | — | 2.68% | 547.71 | 0.0153% | — | 12.71% | −516.64 | #3531 | | FY 2019-20 | 111.88 | 0.0051% | +260.09% | 9.68% | 547.90 | 0.0164% | +0.03% | 13.46% | −436.02 | #1896 | | FY 2020-21 | 355.44 | 0.0165% | +217.70% | 26.85% | 928.84 | 0.0319% | +69.53% | 23.68% | −573.40 | #901 | | FY 2021-22 | 227.08 | 0.0072% | −36.11% | 15.95% | 1,784.02 | 0.0390% | +92.07% | 33.52% | −1,556.94 | #1534 | | FY 2022-23 | 108.15 | 0.0030% | −52.37% | 6.25% | 1,476.70 | 0.0257% | −17.23% | 26.21% | −1,368.55 | #2433 | | FY 2023-24 | 221.64 | 0.0061% | +104.94% | 11.79% | 1,994.71 | 0.0355% | +35.08% | 29.51% | −1,773.07 | #1670 | | FY 2024-25 | 96.40 | 0.0026% | −56.51% | 5.69% | 1,450.56 | 0.0239% | −27.28% | 25.34% | −1,354.16 | #2706 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 20.77%/yr, imports 17.62%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38151290 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 20.77% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 38151290 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹31.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹96.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38151290 ranked #2706 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38151290 ranks #2706 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3815, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #12311 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38151290 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38151290 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 260.09% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,354.16 Crore in HSN Code 38151290 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,450.56 Cr exceeded exports of ₹96.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,354.16 Crore — ranking #12311 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 17.62% CAGR signals rising demand for Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation India's imports under HSN Code 38151290 have grown at 17.62% CAGR, reaching ₹1,450.56 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38151290 contributes 5.69% of Sub-Chapter 3815 exports — ranked #4 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3815, HSN Code 38151290 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 25.34% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3815 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 38159000: Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38159000/) | ₹898 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 38151100: Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151100/) | ₹519 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 38151900: Supported Catalysts \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151900/) | ₹107 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 38151290: Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation (this hsn code) | ₹96 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 38151210: Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151210/) | ₹73 Cr |